Mexico’s Pemex Offshore Crude Piping in 2014 with HPC® Coating’s fresh application with Rust Grip® corrosion prevention and Enamo Grip® protective industrial coating. An average temperature reduction of 55% to a surface below 50°C.

Mexico’s Pemex Offshore Crude Piping in 2024 showcasing HPC® Coating‘s ability to withstand harsh oceanic conditions while providing energy efficiency, reducing maintenance and preventing corrosion and still keeping the average temperature reduction. No deterioration and no drop in performance. Photos: CS&A – SPI Coatings Distributor

Innovative thermal insulation and corrosion protection solutions offered by SPI Coatings

With over 35 years of proven performance in both field and laboratory settings, these coatings are designed to deliver significant energy savings, decarbonization, and long-lasting durability. The range of products, including HPC® Coating and Rust Grip®, provides comprehensive protection against corrosion under insulation (CUI) while maintaining surface temperatures and reducing maintenance costs. This highlights SPI’s commitment to enhancing energy efficiency, asset longevity, and personnel safety in demanding industrial environments.

Key benefits include:

• Energy Savings: SPI’s coatings offer up to 49% energy savings, contributing to lower operational costs and environmental benefits.
• Temperature Control: The coatings can handle a wide range of temperatures, from ambient up to 650°C, with specific products like HPC®, HPC®-INT, and HPC®-HT designed for different thermal applications.
• Corrosion Protection: The combination of Rust Grip® for corrosion prevention and Enamo Grip® for industrial protection ensures durability, even in harsh conditions like offshore environments. The products demonstrated no deterioration or performance drop over a 10-year offshore service in the Gulf of Mexico.
• Safety and Durability: These coatings not only reduce energy costs but also improve personnel safety by lowering surface temperatures, preventing corrosion under insulation (CUI), and extending the lifespan of assets in sectors like oil and gas.

This highlights the proven field and laboratory success of SPI Coatings in the most extreme environments, positioning HPC® Coating as a reliable solution for industries aiming to enhance energy efficiency and asset protection.
 

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The client ADNATCO is owned by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC’s) marine transportation company for crude and gas shipments, primarily sent to Asia. The application took place in Dubai Dry Docks on two separate vessels, on the Monkey Islands. The parent company ADNOC conducted detailed laboratory testing confirmed that Rust Grip® & Enamo Grip® can outperform the traditional 3 coat system, even when Rust Grip® is applied WITHOUT SANDBLASTING @ around 400 micron DFT.

Super Therm® was also applied to the tankers primarily where accommodation and the Bridge are in order to reduce heat load. There was a comparison test between white paint andSuper Therm® and calculation of ‘heat load’.

When temperature readings were taking by the client, the white paint surface was 42.6°C while Super Therm® surface was 40.0°C which could easily be due to the ambient around the atmosphere of the coating surface. The point of difference is under the deck plate, the white paint is 40.3°C and theSuper Therm® is 28.3°C or a 12°C difference which is a direct comparison of what we mean by “loading” of heat and howSuper Therm® blocks this.

This is to confirm that the coating product ‘RUST GRIP^®‘ manufactured by Superior Products International has successfully passed the qualification requirements/tests stated in SP1246 PCS’s 1, 3, 4, 6 & 11A. Therefore PDO has accepted RUST GRIP^® coating product for the designated PCS’s system. The surface preparation shall comply with SP1246 part 4 requirements. Petroleum Development Oman.

With with the lab testing, and field trials complete we are moving forward with many more applications in the future.

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Simple application recommendation

Make sure the surface is clean, no dust, salts or contaminants etc. SPI Coatings the manufacturer recommends cleaning the surface with citrus cleaner to release dirt or TSP (tri-sodium phosphate). Definitely treat as per the instructions if there’s any salts.

You can apply Moist Metal Grip® if the environment is still moist as it pushes the moisture away. Better if it is dry but not essential.

• The first coat apply by brush so you can really push the coating into the metal substrate and existing corrosion and pores.
• The 2nd coat can only be applied when the 1st coat becomes tacky to the touch and has little to no transfer of the coating.
• If the 1st coat is allowed to cure more than 3 days to where it is no longer tacky, the surface must be lightly sanded to make it tough before the second coat is applied.

About Moist Metal Grip

Moist Metal Grip® is a two-part (2 component), touch adherent, epoxy coating which produces a hard, yet flexible coating film designed for application on dry, moist, wet or submerged surfaces for protection against corrosion and chemicals. Moist Metal Grip® was developed to be applied to metal surfaces that cannot be dry enough to use Rust Grip® or already experiencing moisture or condensation that cannot be stopped and dried. Find out more >

This provides long term solutions and maintenance to much more than water cooling towers. Contact SPI Coatings for to help you with any moisture base corrosion challenges.

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Managed by and certified all coating application by John Grey and Steve (Superior Products, Inc.) for Superior Products International II, Inc.

Just a little history.  The Blue Chip Casino II project began in January 2005 but the painting did not begin until around April 1, 2005.  The opening day is today, January 31, 2005.  The boat is approximately 200′ x 400′ and has four decks.  The Owners are Boyd Gaming, who according to Forbes Magazine, ranks number one in the “Best Managed Companies” Category.

Thanks, Sandra Grey, President
Superior Product, Inc.

The metal was produced, shipped to the Midwest to be laser cut and then shipped to Michigan City, Indiana to construct the boat. When the metal arrived the potentially rusty surfaces were power-washed at approximately 3,500 psi and then primed with RUST GRIP®. NO SANDBLASTING REQUIRED. Clean the surface and let dry completely before coating with RUST GRIP®.

This is the first of this size and largest Casino Boat built in the world.  All corrosion protection and heat block protection is performed by Superior International II, Inc. Coatings.

The final coating system is:

Underwater line – hull

• RUST GRIP® – primer
• MOIST METAL GRIP® – top coat

Above water line – walls (hull)

• RUST GRIP® – primer
• SUPER THERM® – thermal reduction
• ENAMO GRIP® in a off white – finish coat for colour and gloss
• Stripes in ENAMO GRIP® in colours.

Interior – Walls, ceilings, flooring over all metal surface

• RUST GRIP® – primer
• SUPER THERM® – thermal reduction
• ENAMO GRIP® – finish coat for colour and gloss

J.E. explains how the Blue Chip Casino Boat was coated with SPI’s coatings

This is the largest Casino Boat being built in the United States

This is the largest Casino Boat being built in the United States and world.  The progress pictures show only one level of steel constructed at this time which houses the engine rooms, utility and engineering.  The steel was allowed to bloom or flash rust to give the profile we wanted before applying the RUST GRIP.  Flash rust offers an anchoring surface where the RUST GRIP can penetrate and encapsulate the surface and lock down to prevent any breathing of air, moistures or pollutants.

RUST GRIP is sprayed on using an airless sprayer with a 19 – 21 thousandth tip size.  The seams, welds, angles, bolt heads or any addition to the metal plate is brushed to assure a complete encapsulation of the area and to assure no pin holes.

MOIST METAL GRIP is then applied over RUST GRIP after one day of curing.  MOIST METAL GRIP is used where the hull is below water line and will be totally submerged at all times.

Up the sides of the hull below water line, MOIST METAL GRIP is applied up to the water line mark.  Then, 5 feet below the water line and over the existing MOIST METAL GRIP, ENAMO GRIP is applied to prevent UV rays from penetrating through the water and chalking MOIST METAL GRIP.

Above water line up the sides will be primed with RUST GRIP for 5 levels and decking.  SUPER THERM will be used as the exterior heat reduction material with a finish coat of ENAMO GRIP in white and trimmed in the colour of choice. This offers heat reduction on the exterior during summer and sun. Interior of ship will be primed with RUST GRIP over all metal surfaces.  SUPER THERM will be used as the interior thermal reduction material from top to bottom covering all metal surface directly exposed to the exterior sides and bottom of ship in the cold water.  This helps to hold heat in and stabilize the temperature inside the ship.  ENAMO GRIP will be used as the overcoat for gloss and toughness.

J.E. Pritchett

Problems solved by using the coatings to corrosion protect and reduces thermal heat on this ship:

1. No white sandblast required before coating the metal after welding.  Saved over 2 million dollars.  Just power washed to remove dirt and residue.  Completely dry then coat.

2. Fiberglass had always allowed condensation to develop and cause corrosion and wet metal skin.  So much water flowed down the sides that catch rails were installed to catch the water running down the interior side of the ship metal skin during winter. 

SUPER THERM® completely eliminated this problem and no condensation has ever developed during the winter months after the HVAC system was installed and operating properly.

3. SUPER THERM® provides thermal heat reduction over all the metal skin, including the cross beams, support arms, railings, etc.  This provides 100% coverage over all the metal attaching to the exterior cold side.  Reports from the maintenance manager is that the boat is using less fuel to heat the boat than was estimated when the consumption rate was set up for fiberglass.

4. SUPER THERM® is coated on exterior side to prevent the metal during summer months from heating.  SUPER THERM® reduces heat load into the metal. Fiberglass, foams and other such materials try to resist or slow down the heat flow to the interior or exterior. 

These materials are outdated 20th century insulation materials because they allow heat load.  SUPER THERM® is the 21st century heat reduction material that reduces the heat load from happening into the surface of the substrate.  If the surface cannot load heat, there is no heat to transfer through.  Instead of having an “R” rating which allows for full heat load, SUPER THERM® measures “emissivity” (0.05) which equals absorption of heat.  The lower the emissivity, the lower the heat absorption.  At the same time, a measurement of how fast the surface heat is thrown off is measured by emissivity which SUPER THERM® tested to 0.90 with 1.0 being the best to throw off any heat that is loaded into the surface. 

5. SUPER THERM® reduces Infrared radiation from 367 to 4 BTU in testing.  Sunlight: 53% of all heat comes from infrared radiation.  Mechanical heat: produces infrared radiation to heat the interior during winter. SUPER THERM® repels this infrared to hold the warm heat inside.

Both Exterior (summer) and Interior (winter) temperature controls are maintained by using SUPER THERM®.

Moist Metal Grip antifouling on an Australian houseboat

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Peter Davey is based in Nelson Bay, NSW and has been boating for over 40 years. Every year he would undertake the laborious task of taking his boats out to dry dock to clean the hull, remove the biofoul using plastic drop sheets to capture the waste for the environment regulations and then having to repaint with antifouling paint. All this costing money, time, energy and more just like everyone else.

Peter decided to take a risk…some would say a big risk but to him it made perfect sense. Applying Moist Metal Grip as an antifouling paint solution to his houseboat ‘Emily Ada’ gave him significant benefits with a maintenance saving, time and cost benefit long term compared with the traditional and toxic antifouling paints.

After all of Peter’s research he distinguished modern antifouling paints aren’t as effective. What worried him the most was people weren’t doing anything different and accepting the traditional and norm. He was on forums and in social media looking for the best antifouling paint to use on boats. Peter saw our project of SPI Coatings on the World’s Largest Blue Chip Casino Boat build as well as Moist Metal Grip used on oil rigs etc where it’s sitting in water and was able to distinguish how slippery the coating was….it must be good stuff he thought…and he was right!

Core Benefits of Moist Metal Grip and Enamo Grip

• Better boat fuel efficiency
• Save money
• Easier maintenance
• Less slip time
• Better for the environment
• Stronger impact resistance
• Corrosion protection
• Can last more than 20 years
• No more reapplication of paints
• Superior to current antifouling solutions and processes

From Antifouling Paint to a Hardfoul Coating Solution

Peter’s process was once the hull was cleaned and he needed to re-skin the aluminium hull, he applied Moist Metal Grip by roller. His welder needed to add a new section to his boat after it was applied and was impressed by how tough Moist Metal Grip was and how it penetrated into the pores of the aluminium. He had to angle grind the coating back to the base aluminium to re-weld a section. Peter also noted that Moist Metal Grip was perfect at filling in the tiny pit holes of the welds which reduced any water entering the boat and reduce possible internal corrosion.

Peter’s project is being observed by others in the slipway, marina and local authorities. The local marinas are environmentally conscious and nowadays there’s large fines associated with managing biofoul and protecting the local environment, therefore many boat owners are looking for sustainable solutions to the traditional antifouling methods and Enamo Grip and Moist Metal Grip are really coming to the rescue. Additionally Peter also commented on how easily Moist Metal Grip was applied as he was aiming to find an alternative to antifouling properties and said the signs were very promising.

When Peter slips his boat again, he won’t need to reapply the antifouling paint which is a significant cost saving and environmental benefit. He will be looking to apply Enamo Grip White over the top of the Moist Metal Grip which will make all biofoul three times harder to cling to and much easier to clean without needing to reapply more paint again for a very long time…maybe as long at 20 years.

Environmental issues of antifouling paints

Antifouling paints are facing strong challenges moving forward for environmental reasons. A article by Fab Dock and American Coatings Association outlined the issues antifouling paints are facing including pressure by governments to solve environmental impacts in our waterways.

The boating population is growing worldwide and with it the environmental impacts. The US Environmental Protection Agency wants to limit the paints used on recreational vessels. The State of California already has. Washington State was due to ban copper in bottom paints in 2018. The ban has been delayed, but only because the alternatives were found to be toxic as well. More research is being done on the alternatives but restrictions on copper leach rates are under consideration.

European Union authorities are also concerned and Sweden and the Netherlands have partial bans.

The marinas in Australia are struggling due to the strong environmental conditions and rules in place are becoming a high cost burden to operations. Safety is paramount with high fines and high standards for marinas and the rules are about protecting the environment. Utilising our coatings ensures you’re investing into the future with sustainability, cost savings and efficiency.

What makes Enamo Grip and Moist Metal Grip even better is it contains no active ingredients. Traditional antifouling works by using a biocide, which means ‘life-destroying’. Nowadays these biocides are usually derived from copper or cuprous oxide, and they’re found in approximately 95% of bottom paints but not ours. Also antifouling paint is confusing, ie boat owners wonder which product goes on which style of boat. The choices are extensive and creates concern for boaties. This means NEOtech Coatings Australia can offer a better, safer and long term solution to a worldwide problem with Enamo Grip and Moist Metal Grip. Nice! 

About the Coatings

Moist Metal Grip is used for underwater corrosion protection but also makes it hard for algae so it’s great for steel and aluminium boats. It’s used where moisture or condensation continually builds or holds. It is commonly used on deep sea oil platforms and tough industrial environments. In relation to boats it is apply directly over the interior or exterior of the hull or over wet or moist surfaces to prevent and encapsulate rust deposits. It is a tough adherent, two component epoxy coating, which produces a hard, yet flexible coating film. This epoxy product demonstrates excellent chemical and solvent resistance when utilised in harsh environments and will also provide outstanding water and humidity resistance.

• Fast Acting: Apply Moist Metal Grip and allow for a minimum of 6 hours sunlight then it’s submergible after only 48 hours of cure time; will finish curing while submerged
• Durable: Acid and chemical resistant
• Versatile: Can be applied to steel, aluminium, wood and concrete
• Easy to Apply: Semi-self-levelling formula with a smooth finish in white. It can be applied directly to a wet surface using a roller or brush. No need for professional applicators.

Enamo Grip has long lasting resistance and resists the attachment of barnacles, seaweed and algae for three times longer. It is used as a top coat for colour, UV protection and industrial strength to guard against chemical splash and acid rain. Resembles a car finish with self levelling properties. Available in clear, white and custom colours (in volume orders). 

Marine Application Combination Solutions

Steel or Aluminium boats

• When working in any marine environments apply Chlor Rid® to remove salts and contaminants before applying any coatings.
• Applying Moist Metal Grip follow the application instructions. When applying multiple coats of Moist Metal Grip it is critical that each coat firmly adheres to the substrate before the next coat is applied. Depending on the ambient and surface temperatures, it may take longer than a 24 hour recoat application window.
• Give a minimum of 6 hours in full sun before applying Enamo Grip over the top. Enamo Grip needs 6 hours in the sun, not submerged in water so it can bind to the Moist Metal Grip. If submerged to early it will chalk and remain soft. Once Enamo Grip is cured (about 3 days) it will be clear (if not coloured product).
• Enamo Grip won’t chalk if it’s given 5-6 hours in the sun or heat applied.
• When applying Enamo Grip make sure the surface is completely dry. If bubbles appear apply a second coat of Enamo Grip clear the next day to soften the surface film and allow the bubbles to escape.
• Enamo Grip can go over Moist Metal Grip with a window before three days. The Moist Metal Grip epoxy starts to set up and tighten closing the pores that the Enamo Grip can glue to. If longer than 3 days you will need to sand the surface to remove all gloss.

Fibreglass boats

• When applying over fibreglass for hull of a boat use Chlor Rid® to remove all salts and then apply Enamo Grip making sure the surface is dry. Allow 5-6 hours in the sun then return the boat to the water. Will continue curing 2 days after while submerged.

Above water surface

• (Not submerged) with Rust Grip when you apply at about 20°c and 70% relative humidity allow about an hour before applying Enamo Grip over the top. Test Rust Grip when you put your thumb on it and it doesn’t lift to then apply Enamo Grip
• (Not submerged) if you leave Rust Grip too long Enamo Grip won’t bind (see Rust Grip Humidity/Temperature Chart)

When you combine Moist Metal Grip and Enamo Grip for metal or just use Enamo Grip over the top of fibreglass for example, you have long term solutions to antifouling.

Results

Peter applied Moist Metal Grip in November 2019 and is aiming to take his boat out of the water again in April or May 2021 he stated “We saw the boat the other day (12 months in) and scraped some stuff of the sides with a timber oar. Came off easily, and no stain. Looked pretty white and clean”.

World’s Largest Blue Chip Casino Boat coating application

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The attached pictures show one of two applications performed in Nigeria.

The job is about pipes used for offshore oil drilling operations, subject to cycles of immersion underwater and storage on deck. Very tough environment and very tough life cycle (salt water, salt spray, sun, impacts, abrasion, and temperatures ranging from 5° to 120°c (40 to 250°F). The original coating system, applied four years ago, had badly deteriorated.

This coating system guarantees a maintenance-free, durable solution which can resist all surface threatening influences.

The application main steps were:

• Sand blasting to SSPC-SP6
• Surface cleaning and chloride removal
• Two coats of Rust Grip®
• Two coats of Moist Metal Grip
• Two coats of white Enamo Grip®

Before work started there was preparation work to clean, dry and make a sound surface ready to accept the SPI coating system above.

Rust Grip® was applied as a primer. Rust Grip® stops rusting and deterioration.

Moist Metal Grip was then applied as a base coat. Moist Metal Grip will displace the moisture, attach on the surface, and stop further corrosion problems.

Finally a top coat of Enamo Grip® was applied. Enamo Grip® will give a smooth and durable finish, which prevents moisture from affecting the surface as well.

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